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      • Weather
        Cold settles in across Acadiana for the remainder of the year
        Daniel Phillips
        Lafayette Parish
        Lafayette warming center opens ahead of freezing temperatures
        KATC News
        Weather
        How did it get so cold and what are the dos and don'ts of freezing temperatures
        Jobie Lagrange

        In Your Parish

         
        • NIPD investigating fatal stabbing

        • Exhibit of Opelousas residents' photographs to open

        • LPSO asking for public input for accreditation

        • Home damaged in Center Street fire

          Paris Flannigan

      • House Fire NASCAR Driver Auto Racing

        National News

        Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Border Wall

        Deported migrants share how they navigate unfamiliar life across the border

        Scripps News Group
        Malcolm Meijer fishing

        Lafayette Parish

        What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays

        Christina Mondragon
      • National News

        • APTOPIX Trump Netanyahu

          Trump, Netanyahu meet on Gaza war, warn Iran over nuclear ambitions

          Haley Bull
        • ChatGPT Vulnerable Teens

          Disinformation researcher speaks out against visa ban and blocked deportation

          Kadia Tubman
        • Trump Epstein

          Epstein files stall; lawmakers blast DOJ over secrecy, redactions

          Alexandra Miller

        Scripps News
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        Covering Louisiana

        Trump names Jeff Landry special envoy to Greenland, reports say

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        Weather

        Winter Solstice and the Grinch who stole the coldness: more rain/fog tomorrow

        Jobie Lagrange

        Lafayette Parish

        Santa, Grinch ride through Scott on fire truck spreading holiday cheer

        Anna Fischer
      • Kurtel Gallien

        St. Landry Parish

        Victim in Market and Church Street shooting dies from injuries

        KATC News

        Vermilion Parish

        Abbeville church, youth group host 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza

        Anna Fischer

        Lafayette Parish

        Nonprofit gives away 250 Christmas hams to veterans in Carencro

        Anna Fischer
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        Weather

        Scattered showers expected tomorrow; Unseasonably temperatures continue

        Breyanna Lewis
        State Police Troop I HQ

        St. Landry Parish

        Basile man dies from injuries in St. Landry Parish crash

        KATC News
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        St. Landry Parish

        The suspect connected to the Washington St. shooting turned himself in

      • Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette shoppers find special, last-minute gifts at local boutique

        Kayla Quintero
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        Weather

        Warm weekend ahead; Spotty showers return

        Breyanna Lewis
        Salvation Army Angel Tree brings Christmas joy to over 500 children

        Lafayette Parish

        Angel Tree distribution event brings joy to Acadiana families

        Christina Mondragon
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        Acadia Parish

        UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        UL Lafayette confers nearly 1,100 degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement

        Ragin Cajuns Women

        UL Sports

        Louisiana Closes Out SBC Opening Week at Southern Miss  

        Ragin' Cajuns Athletics
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        St. Landry Parish

        OPD make arrests in two shootings; investigating a third

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

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        Weather

        Beautiful, cool weather across Acadiana wraps up the work week

        Daniel Phillips
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        Lafayette Parish

        UPDATE: One seriously injured in major crash; thruway now open

        KATC News
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        Lafayette Parish

        Local partner steps up for Second Harvest

        Dwaun Johnson
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        UL Sports

        Cajuns turn to youth after fourth straight bowl loss

        Jamarcus Fitzpatrick
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        UL Sports

        Slow start dooms Ragin’ Cajuns in bowl loss to Delaware

        Anthony Council
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        St. Landry Parish

        What’s Your Story: A classroom passion behind the lens

        Joshua Moton

        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish schools intensify efforts to stop student vaping

        Kayla Quintero
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        Covering Louisiana

        Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds in La.

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Latest drought monitor is out; Little to no rain expected through the holidays

        Breyanna Lewis
        LPSS

        Lafayette Parish

        LPSS names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

        KATC News
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        UL Sports

        KATC's 68 Ventures Bowl Coverage

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        Acadia Parish

        Power restored in City of Rayne; lineman airlifted to hospital

        KATC News
        Rayne Police

        Acadia Parish

        Woman shot in Rayne

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        Lafayette Parish

        SLEMCO ranked near the top in JD Power study

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        Iberia Parish

        Iberia Parish Rabies & Control launches 'A Home for the Holidays'

        KATC News
        U.S. Western District Courthouse

        Lafayette Parish

        Terror suspect detained pending trial

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        Covering Louisiana

        UPDATE: OMV back up and running; still no word on what happened

        Lafayette Police

        Lafayette Parish

        LPD: Third suspect arrested in Himbola Manor slaying

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        In Your Parish

        In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

        KATC News
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        Weather

        Quiet weather returns as we head to the weekend

        Daniel Phillips
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        UL Sports

        Delaware holds off Louisiana 20-13 for 68 Ventures Bowl win

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Parish schools host holiday performances this season

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        Lafayette Parish

        Holiday toy safety guidelines to protect children

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        Lafayette Parish

        Lafayette Consolidated Government hosted a public meeting with updates

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        St. Landry Parish

        Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas injures one person, condition unknown

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